Bölümler

  • The Mirasee FM podcast team chooses their favorite episode of 2024 to close out the year. In this pick, you’ll hear how Giovanni Marsico, bullied and outcast as a kid for being “gifted,” discovered his calling and found solace in superheroes. Without realizing it, this set the stage for a future transformation when he found himself highly successful but unhappy. After a dark period, Giovanni discovered his calling and has never looked back.

    Making It explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.



    “You are not only the hero of your story or the main character, you're also the script writer and the narrator and the director and the producer and the set designer.” — Giovanni Marsico

    Guest Bio:

    Giovanni Marsico is the CEO and founder of Archangel — a global community of entrepreneurs on a mission to impact millions of people together. He produces his flagship event, Archangel Summit, every fall in Toronto, Canada for thousands of attendees and has had over 250,000 people attend his events. He’s also a 2x EMMY® award-winning film producer, creating a new genre he calls “real-life superhero movies” with films like DREAMER and HERO to inspire millions of people to dream bigger, unleash their gifts, and change the world.


    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Giovanni’s website: Archangel.cc

    Credits:

    Producer: Michi Lantz
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Love and Circumstance
    Artist Name: Shimmer
    Writer Name: Matthew Wigton
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Marquis
    Artist Name: Cody Martin
    Writer Name: Cody Kurtz Martin
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: From Gifted to a Gift (Giovanni Marsico).

  • From a challenging childhood to leading a seven-figure agency, Jessica Rhodes recounts how her path led to success in the podcasting industry. Discover how focusing on the journey, not the destination, is key. Her story offers invaluable lessons on resilience, vision, and entrepreneurial success.

    Making It explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    “It's not the number of hours that causes the burnout. It's how you feel about the work that you're doing.”— Jessica Rhodes

    Guest Bio:

    Jessica Rhodes founded Interview Connections, the world's first and leading podcast booking agency in 2013, back when no other agencies like it existed. Since its founding, Interview Connections has booked over 30,000 podcast interviews for over 800 clients.

    With a background in door-to-door community organizing, Jessica is passionate about helping entrepreneurs who feel like the best-kept secret grow their business online through genuine, human-to-human connection. The podcast interviews Jessica and her team have booked have helped their clients generate millions of dollars in sales, sell thousands of books, and transform countless lives.

    Interview Connections was also awarded the 2022 Bronze Stevie Award for Marketing Agency of the Year and Podcast Booking Agency of the Year by Corporate Vision Magazine in 2021.

    When she's not talking about podcast guesting, Jessica can be found doing a sauna + cold plunge, wrangling her backyard chickens, or serving as chauffeur to her very athletic kids.


    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Jessica’s website: Interview Connections
    Brain-Based Wellness Website
    Entrepreneurs on Fire w/ John Lee Dumas Podcast

    Credits:

    Producer: Michi Lantz
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz
    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander
    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: The Dreamer
    Artist Name: All Good Folks
    License code: X7A6INGSZGB0IS5I
    Publisher Name: Uppbeat

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: Burnout to Breakthrough: The Power of Nervous-System Regulation (Jessica Rhodes).

  • Eksik bölüm mü var?

    Akışı yenilemek için buraya tıklayın.

  • From being one-third of En Vogue to becoming a transformative coach, Rhona Bennett shares her journey of personal growth. She delves into stories of courage, authenticity, and joy, emphasizing embracing challenges, fostering continuous growth, and expressing oneself genuinely and authentically.

    Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    “Keep pivoting until you get it right.”— Rhona Bennett

    Guest Bio:

    With 35 years professionally in the entertainment industry, Rhona Bennett's talent has graced the studio, the stage, and the screen. As a singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, author, “Personal Power” Life Coach, and overall creative spirit, “Miss R&B” has been afforded the opportunity to travel to many places in the world.

    Some of her accolades include being the “First Lady” of Darkchild with her debut solo effort on Rodney Jerkins’ Darkchild/Sony imprint; her now classic role as “Nicole” on the Jamie Foxx Show in Jingles 2000; her beginnings as a Mouseketeer with the likes of Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, and other industry titans from the show; her “BIG BREAK” coming from the media giant Oprah Winfrey on her television series Brewster’s Place, and her current tenure with the legendary “Funky Divas” En Vogue, which has been a recurring collaboration for 20 years. Check out the original Lifetime Television movie “An En Vogue Christmas” starring Miss R&B along with her band mates (Terry Ellis and Cindy Herron-Braggs)!

    You can also check out her global outreach coaching school, Personal Power University, established in 2016.

    Her motto: "I believe in personal growth and contribution until we leave the planet."


    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Rhona’s website: RhonaBennet.com

    Credits:

    Producer: Michi Lantz
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz
    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander
    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Fountains
    Artist Name: Night Drift
    License code: MZPASCSN0ZEQN3EI
    Publisher Name: Uppbeat

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: From Funky Diva to Empowerment Coach (Rhona Bennett).

  • From a challenging childhood to a successful coaching career, Danny Ceballos’s journey reveals the power of overcoming fears and embracing authenticity. His story highlights positive intelligence and the importance of leading oneself first, offering inspiration and insights for managers and leaders.

    Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    “I think we get confused with our accountability to others... what's more powerful is accountability to ourselves.”— Danny Ceballos

    Guest Bio:

    Danny Ceballos, MBA, MA, is a seasoned senior leader, organization-development consultant, management trainer, and executive coach. He is the founder and principal of Unleashed Consulting, where he works with individuals and organizations to excel in workplace performance, productivity, and employee engagement by “Building Better Bosses.” Danny works with CEOs, executive directors, management teams, and boards of directors to create workplace systems, processes, and cultures that are sustainable and triple bottom-line effective in prioritizing “People, Profit, and Performance” improvements.


    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Danny’s website: Unleashed Consulting

    Credits:

    Producer: Michi Lantz
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz
    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander
    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Mystery Box
    Artist Name: V. Draganov
    License code: QHJYX8CCF6WWH4G6
    Publisher Name: Uppbeat

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: From Stage Fright to Leadership Legacy (Danny Ceballos).

  • From humble beginnings to a successful coaching career, Lori Wayne shares her journey of resilience, intuition, and balance. Discover her inspiring story and practical advice for small business owners on how to thrive without burnout, emphasizing the importance of choice and confident decision-making.

    Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    “Don't stay stuck in a spot that isn't where you want to be. Get yourself on your path to making it…”— Lori Wayne

    Guest Bio:

    Lori Wayne, the founder of Lori Rochelle Wayne LLC, is in the business of empowering people to take action for change and growth in their lives, careers, and businesses. Lori has been a corporate coach, has managed sales training nationally for a Fortune 500 Company, and runs multiple profitable businesses of her own. In addition to being an ACES Coach at Mirasee, she’s also a Certified Business Building Coach with Coaches Console and a member of the Coaches Console Core Team. She’s the program manager for the Coaches Console high-end business building coaching programs, including the 2020 Maximum Impact Mastermind Program and the Accelerator Program.

    Lori loves the breakthrough work she does with her clients integrating practical strategies for financial success with personal growth. She believes that all things are possible and that we really can have it all — great relationships, careers and businesses that we love, financial abundance, hobbies and interests that we are passionate about, and the time and money to pursue them.

    Lori volunteers her time to build homes with Habitat for Humanity. She loves working in her garden, going to antique auctions, and riding her horses (the farther, the faster, the better) in the mountains of Colorado. And she is a perpetual learner of new things and is currently learning how to do Cowboy Mounted Shooting.


    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Lori’s website: LoriRochelleWayne.com

    Credits:

    Producer: Michi Lantz
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz
    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander
    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Time Traveller
    Artist Name: Nick Petrov
    License code: XYUZ3MMK1JHSYZRJ
    Publisher Name: Uppbeat

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: The Power of Being at Choice in Life and Work (Lori Wayne).

  • Sharing her journey in health coaching, Ali Shapiro reflects on pioneering a babysitting camp and rethinking health and entrepreneurship. She weaves together themes of personal growth, resilience, and redefining success — with insights for entrepreneurs on listening to your business’s needs.

    Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    “If you don’t have a model of what success is, you default to the cultural conditioning.”— Ali Shapiro

    Guest Bio:

    Ali Shapiro is the host of the top-ranked podcast Insatiable, a holistic nutritionist, integrated health coach, and rebel with a serious cause. She's academically, practically, and empathetically aware of how the medical system, diet culture, and body positivity movements all have their own flavor of crazy.

    Ali developed TRUCE while in graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, where she drew from her 17+ years of working with real-life clients and her own personal healing journey from emotional eating and having cancer as a teenager.

    Ali's work and clients' unique success has been featured in well + Good, mindbodygreen, Prevention, Women's Health, and Forbes, as well as industry-leading podcasts Being Boss, Tell Me Something True, and Food Heaven.


    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Ali’s website: AliShapiro.com
    Ali’s Podcast: Insatiable Podcast

    Credits:

    Producer: Michi Lantz
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz
    Artist Name(s): Sounds Like Sander
    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Electrify
    Artist Name: Lunareh
    Writer Name: Wiriyapa Chansuwong
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: Transforming Pain into Purpose — An Inspiring Path (Ali Shapiro).

  • Driven by a childhood lesson on the consequences of not achieving, Peter Sage shares his journey from overachieving entrepreneur to fulfilled coach. He highlights the importance of emotional mastery and finding joy in the process rather than the goal. And it’s a reminder that “making it” is ongoing.

    Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    “There is a huge difference between a life chasing what you think is success and a life chasing fulfillment.”—Peter Sage

    Guest Bio:

    Peter Sage is an expert on human behavior, widely recognized as a leading world authority on effective personal transformation, and one of the most respected and sought-after mentors, speakers, and personal coaches in the world today.

    Peter is a best-selling author whose book 'The Inside Track' sold over 150,000 copies in multiple languages and made the bestseller list in 2 hours. And there’s video proof that Sir Richard Branson has a copy on the top of a stack of books inside his home. It doesn't get any cooler than that!

    A highly experienced and world-class presenter, Peter has spoken on five continents and is frequently asked to deliver keynote speeches and workshops, entertaining and inspiring audiences across the globe. Peter has been invited to speak at the United Nations, NASA, and Google, and his client list includes several governments, members of Royalty, and multiple blue-chip companies.

    Peter is very humbled to have shared the stage with high-profile people such as Kofi Anan, Sir Richard Branson, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and many others. He is often voted 'speaker of the event' and has the highest-rated feedback at over 90% of multi-speaker events and conferences where he presents.


    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Peter Sage’s website: PeterSage.com
    Peter’s previous episode: Transitioning to “Through Me” Living (Peter Sage)

    Credits:

    Producer: Michi Lantz
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION


    Track Title: Catalina Coastline
    Artist Name: PALA
    Writer Name: Dean Palya
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: Chasing Fulfillment, Not Success (Peter Sage).

  • From childhood entrepreneurship to running multiple major businesses, Jason Friedman tale is one of learning and growth, mistakes and successes. From guiding his moral compass and entrepreneurial spirit to balancing freedom and impact, Jason's journey is all about resilience and intentional living.

    Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    “A big lesson that I’m just scratching the surface on learning is one of receivership… being able to receive.”— Jason Friedman

    Guest Bio:

    Jason Friedman is a serial entrepreneur, passionate about working with other entrepreneurs to help them grow and scale their businesses. In the past, Jason has founded, scaled, and successfully exited five businesses in the fields of medical diagnostics, marketing and events, automotive, spirits, and digital media software.

    Currently, Jason is the CEO of CXFormula, working with fast-growing, entrepreneurial companies to help them grow and scale their businesses. He is also CEO of Spotlight Brand Services, a marketing and brand management agency, helping e-commerce businesses crush it on Amazon and other online marketplaces. His clients have ranged from Fortune 100’s to solopreneurs in industries as diverse as retail (Foot Locker, Adidas, Nike), hospitality (W Hotels, Universal Studios, Disney, Burger King), financial services (Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Fidelity), higher education (Stanford, Yale, Duke & Harvard Universities), and online services/information products.

    He was named Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year for business services in 2008 and his company made the Inc. 5000 list for three consecutive years from 2007 through 2009, just after he successfully exited that business in the high 8-figures. Most recently, in 2020, Jason’s company CXFormula made the Inc. 5000 list again – this time, ranking number 64 out of 5000 for 4,979% growth, and ranking number 1 in New Jersey, growing from $0 in 2017 to nearly $9 million in 2020. In 2021, CXFormula was ranked number 3 in the Inc. Magazine NY Metro regional competition.

    Jason is the proud dad of two young men, Jack (15) and Josh (12), and has three amazing dogs: Brooke, Lynn, and Myles.

    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Jason’s website: CXFormula.com
    Jason’s gift to listeners, “The Power of Being Unreasonable”: Gift.CXFormula.com

    Credits:

    Producer: Michi Lantz
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION


    Track Title: Vaudeville Haunt
    Artist Name: Material Gurl
    Writer Name: Molly Cherryholmes
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: Designing a Life of Intentionality and Freedom (Jason Friedman).

  • Growing up in a discouraging family, Angie was driven to prove her worth and follow her passion for performance. Angie reflects on her struggles with imposter syndrome and being authentic and self-compassionate. For her, making it is the continuous journey of self-reinvention and new possibilities.

    Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    “So many people out there are posturing, based on what success looks like, that we don't even have a realistic picture anymore of who’s successful and who’s not.”— Angie Colee


    Guest Bio:

    Angie Colee is a business coach and marketing strategist working with creative entrepreneurs - the rule breakers and rebels. She helps you turn ideas into assets and assets into revenue streams... all without becoming a completely different person or losing your edge.

    Angie has a Master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon and has consulted with and run creative teams for Jeff Walker’s Product Launch Formula (PLF), MasterClass, Lowe’s, Copy Chief, Orzy Media, and Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad brand.

    Angie is the author of Permission to Kick Ass (available on Amazon) and hosts a podcast by the same name. When she’s not writing or publishing new episodes, you’ll find her on the road living as a full-time digital nomad with her cats, Stella and Ollie.


    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Angie’s personal site: AngieColee.com
    Angie’s business site: PermissionToKickAss.com
    The Well-Fed Writer (book): https://a.co/d/feum8mK

    Credits:

    Producer: Michi Lantz
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION


    Track Title: Kaleidoscope Party
    Artist Name: SPARKZ
    Writer Name: Molly Cherryholmes
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: Confidence Through Struggle (Angie Colee).

  • As an unambitious kid, Daniel Levis never imagined owning a business, let alone helping others thrive. His journey is a testament to overcoming self-doubt and building systems for success. He shares insights on the importance of self-belief and strategic planning to make it in entrepreneurship.

    Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    “It really wasn’t until the Internet came along and I started seeing other idiots making money online that I thought, maybe this idiot could do the same.”— Daniel Levis


    Guest Bio:

    Since 2004, Daniel Levis’ brilliant marketing strategies and copywriting services have been helping both large direct marketers as well as hundreds of home based entrepreneurs to use the Internet to sell more effectively. He is also the founder of Science of Client-Getting, the premiere system of selling for coaches, consultants, advisors, agencies, service pros, and solution providers.


    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Daniel’s website: DanielLevis.com
    Daniel’s Automated Client Attraction
    Daniel’s Buying Emotion Color Wheel

    Credits:

    Producer and editor: Michi Lantz
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION


    Track Title: Dream Surfer
    Artist Name: Matt Wigton
    Writer Name: Matthew Wigton
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: From Factory Worker to Founder (Daniel Levis).

  • As a child renowned for his poetry recitations, Alex Mandossian discovered how to connect with audiences. After a failed business in his early 20s, Alex rediscovered the power of an audience through online marketing and became one of the pioneers of the field. His 1995 website still prospers today.

    Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    “Making it for me is like a rainbow. I can never touch it, but I know it's there.”— Alex Mandossian

    Guest Bio:

    Since 1993, Alex Mandossian has generated nearly $417 million in sales and profits for his marketing students, clients, and joint venture partners on six continents. His marketing strategies helped convert his personal annual income in 2001 into a monthly income by 2003 and an hourly income by 2006 (16 times). Then in 2007, his proven virtual enrollment strategies helped him generate $1.2 million in less than 29 minutes.

    Alex is acknowledged by his colleagues as “the Warren Buffet of the Internet” because of his unique ability to make money for his students and joint venture partners. He has shared the stage with diverse leaders such as Sir Richard Branson, Harvey Mackay, Donald Trump, Tony Robbins, Robert Kiyosaki, Suze Orman, Mikhail Gorbachev, the Dalai Lama, and two other U.S. Presidents. As a “virtual presenter” with more than 20,000 hours of training experience since 1992, Alex’s lifetime goal (with Jack Canfield) is to inspire and influence the training of at least one million other online trainers by his 77th birthday.


    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Alex’s website: MarketingOnline.com

    Credits:

    Producer: Michi Lantz
    Assembled by: Andrew Chapman
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION


    Track Title: As The Fog Clears
    Artist Name: Mountain House
    Writer Name: Adam Agin
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: From Poetry to Prosperity (Alex Mandossian).

  • Combining a deep-seated spiritual journey with entrepreneurial drive, Calvin Correli reflects on his unique path. From early coding to founding Simplero, Calvin explores how inner growth fuels business success, emphasizing the harmony between spirituality and entrepreneurship.

    Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    “So it's not just businesses over here, and my spirituality is over there, but what does it look like if you put the spirituality to the core of the business?”— Calvin Correli

    Guest Bio:

    Calvin Correli is the founder and CEO of Simplero, as well as a speaker, author, investor, and spiritual business coach. A coder since he was 5, Calvin thinks in systems and constantly looks to simplify everything he touches.


    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Simplero Website: Simplero.com
    Calvin Correli’s website: CalvinCorreli.com

    Credits:

    Producer and Editing: Michi Lantz
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION


    Track Title: You and Me
    Artist Name: LNDÖ
    Writer Name: Landon Bailey
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: Blending Code and Spirituality (Calvin Correli).

  • Beginning with her childhood business, Jane Deuber reflects on her entrepreneurial journey from a little red wagon to seven successful companies. She shares her belief in personal growth, value-based goals, and meaning of making it — balancing business success with a fulfilling personal life.

    Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    “I literally, at the age of six, would take fresh vegetables through the outback of Ohio. And I sold vegetables from my little red wagon.”— Jane Deuber

    Guest Bio:

    Jane Deuber is a sought-after business strategist, best-selling author, and 7-time successful entrepreneur who has coached over 10,000 business owners to increase their impact and have a thriving, profitable business they love.

    While armed with an MBA, it’s her 37 years in the entrepreneurial trenches that inspired Jane to design more than 12 business-growth programs, oversee two high-ticket masterminds, and launch two technology companies that enable thought leaders to monetize their expertise and accelerate their impact.

    Jane’s current passion, Magpai, empowers coaches, consultants, and service providers to attract highly qualified leads, engage in meaningful connections, and close more clients by harnessing the power of lead-scoring assessments.

    Whether she is coaching, training, or creating cutting-edge technology, Jane and her team are on a mission to empower business owners with tools and strategies they need to live a more prosperous and purposeful life.

    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Jane’s website: Magpai.com
    Jane’s bonus "Seven Strategies for Successful Assessment Marketing": Magpai.com/7-strategies

    Credits:

    Producer: Michi Lantz
    Assembled: Andrew Chapman
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION


    Track Title: If I Were You
    Artist Name: Alsever Lake
    Writer Name: Adrian Dominic Walther
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: Starting with a Little Red Wagon (Jane Deuber).

  • Bullied and outcast as a kid for being “gifted,” Giovanni Marsico found solace in superheroes. Without realizing it, this set the stage for a future transformation when he found himself highly successful but unhappy. After a dark period, Giovanni discovered his calling and has never looked back.

    Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    “You are not only the hero of your story or the main character, you're also the script writer and the narrator and the director and the producer and the set designer.”— Giovanni Marsico

    Guest Bio:

    Giovanni Marsico is the CEO and founder of Archangel — a global community of entrepreneurs on a mission to impact millions of people together. He produces his flagship event, Archangel Summit, every fall in Toronto, Canada for thousands of attendees and has had over 250,000 people attend his events. He’s also a 2x EMMY® award-winning film producer, creating a new genre he calls “real-life superhero movies” with films like DREAMER and HERO to inspire millions of people to dream bigger, unleash their gifts, and change the world.


    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Giovanni’s website: Archangel.cc

    Credits:

    Producer and Editing: Michi Lantz
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION


    Track Title: Marquis
    Artist Name: Cody Martin
    Writer Name: Cody Kurtz Martin
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: From Gifted to a Gift (Giovanni Marsico).

  • Drawing from his transformative journey, Jay Fairbrother shares how personal loss and early struggles shaped his path as an entrepreneur. With insights on masterminds and work-life balance, Jay reveals the power of human connection and resilience in making it through life’s ups and downs.

    Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    “The mistake a lot of people make is they keep hanging on to what got them there instead of evolving and adapting.”— Jay Fairbrother

    Guest Bio:

    Jay Fairbrother is a serial entrepreneur, business coach, and mastermind guru with 30 years of experience starting, buying, and selling 7-figure businesses. Jay’s story includes losing EVERYTHING after the 2010 financial crisis and rising from the shame to shine as The Mastermind Guy.

    His own participation in masterminds fueled his first business to $10 million annual revenues before selling it in 2004. During his crash and burn after the Great Recession, when he went from multi-millionaire living in a mansion to bankrupt and living in a friend’s basement, his mastermind tribe literally gave him purpose and kept him alive.

    Jay has owned nine businesses in six different industries, and his success and massive failures are the fuel from which he imparts his wisdom around entrepreneurship, sales and marketing, and scaling businesses. His story is one of resiliency and reinvention.

    Jay’s focus is on helping coaches, speakers, healers, and thought leaders create their own mastermind or hybrid programs to scale their business and deliver massive client transformations. His mission is to create more human connection on the planet... one mastermind at a time.


    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Jay’s website: SixFigureMasterminds.com

    Credits:

    Producer and editing: Michi Lantz
    Supervising Producer: Cynthia Lamb
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION


    Track Title: Like Lavendar
    Artist Name: Matt Wigton
    Writer Name: Matthew Wigton
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: Masterminding Success and Balance (Jay Fairbrother).

  • From paramedic to profit with a purpose, Mark Silver shares his unique blend of spirituality and entrepreneurship. From divine connections to mistakes as lessons, Mark reveals how every act of business can be an act of love. With deep listening, he navigates a path of wonder, care, and commitment.

    Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    “There’s a Sufi teaching that says the divine created the human being to make mistakes. Mistakes are so important to life and to love and to our connection.”— Mark Silver



    Guest Bio:


    Since 1999, Mark Silver, M.Div., has worked with heart-centered entrepreneurs to help them realize that every act of business can be an act of love. Mark is one of the pioneers in integrating real spirituality with the nitty-gritty of small business and founded Heart of Business, Inc in 2001. He is a designated Master Teacher within his Sufi lineage and has received his Masters of Divinity.

    As a coach, teacher, and spiritual healer, Mark has facilitated thousands of individual sessions with entrepreneurs and has led hundreds of classes, seminars, groups, and retreats. His weekly writings and teachings are followed by thousands of people around the globe.

    Mark is a fourth-generation entrepreneur, and prior to Heart of Business, he ran a distribution business, turned around a struggling non-profit magazine, and worked as a paramedic in the San Francisco Bay Area.

    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Mark’s website: HeartOfBusiness.com

    Credits:

    Co-producers: Cassandra Topperwien, Geoff Govertsen, and Michi Lantz
    Supervising Producer: Cynthia Lamb
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION


    Track Title: Alaikum
    Artist Name: Cast of Characters
    Writer Name: Dustin Ransom
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: Finding Love in Every Business (Mark Silver).

  • Not willing to let an ADHD diagnosis dictate his life, Taki Moore turned it into a superpower by putting the right support systems into place. Taki shares insights about the entrepreneurial mindset, the importance of knowing your strengths and weaknesses, and the value of having a team.

    Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    “I find 90 days is a really long period of time, but I find six weeks is a little bit magic. Six weeks is long enough to get something real done, [and] shipped out there in the world.”— Taki Moore

    Guest Bio:

    Taki Moore is the author of Million Dollar Coach and creator of The World’s #1 Marketing System for Coaches and Consultants. There’s a specific reason the most successful business coaches around the globe call Taki “coach”—because he’s one of the most influential and represented trainers working anywhere in the world today.

    Since 2004, Taki has been the go-to leader and teacher for coaches who want more appointments, more clients, and more seminar attendees. Taki works with business and executive coaches who understand that becoming a “Million Dollar Coach” is a viable option and not a pipe dream. His signature systems are built around scaling systems for attracting prospects, converting them to clients, and delivering them using leverage.

    He’s on a mission to eliminate cold-calling, ambulance chasing, and high-pressure selling from the coaching industry—and replace it with education-based marketing. Taki Moore is THE specialist in quick, effective marketing techniques that get fast and highly profitable results for coaches.


    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Taki’s website: MillionDollarCoach.com
    Taki’s Instagram: Instagram.com/TakiMoore

    Credits:

    Co-producers: Cassandra Topperwien and Geoff Govertsen
    Supervising Producer: Cynthia Lamb
    Assembled by: Michi Lantz
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Audio Post Production: Post Office Sound
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION


    Track Title: Happy
    Artist Name: Empyreal Glow
    Writer Name: Mike Payne, Chris Bevins
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: ADHD as a Superpower (Taki Moore).

  • From humble beginnings, Sandra Johnson sees education as the pathway out of adversity. With a belief in breaking cycles and aiding others, she, alongside her partner, started a university, embodying her convictions about lifelong learning and community empowerment.

    In this Part 2 episode (with Part 1 featuring her husband and business partner, Marco), we hear Sandra tell of her childhood in a challenging neighborhood where education was not prioritized, leading her to face numerous obstacles from a young age, including living in poverty and experiencing violence. Determined to break the cycle, Sandra pursued education relentlessly, despite being unaware of available financial aid and feeling out of place in her initial university environment.

    From that, Sandra shares her path to making it, the lessons learned along the way, and how she and Marco continue to drive forward, turning every challenge into an opportunity for growth and innovation. Join us as Sandra provides inspiration and insights on how adversity can fuel a purpose-driven life.

    Welcome to Making It! This weekly show explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    “It's such a rush. . . founding a university, to see these kids, these young adults, finding their purpose and seeing that rush on them. And they're unstoppable, [as] they become successful.”— Sandra Johnson

    Guest Bio:

    Sandra Johnson is currently the owner and co-founder of Accreditation Advisors Group and has dedicated much of her life to the education of others.

    Immigrating to Lancaster, California, from Chile in 1970, Sandra attributes her success to her parents, who continually challenged her to overcome obstacles. Arriving in the United States in the first grade and speaking very little English, Sandra soon became the school’s translator, bridging the language gap between administrators and Spanish-speaking students — all while growing up in a tough neighborhood and, at times, receiving government assistance. Sandra’s childhood experience set the foundation of her passion: changing lives through education.

    Previously, Sandra was the CFO and Co-Founder of the University of Antelope Valley. Since its inception in 1997, Sandra has overseen her company’s transformation from a small CPR company start-up into a nationally accredited higher education institution. The University of Antelope Valley has graduated over 1,000 students a year, with programs ranging from the master’s-level to career-specific certificates. The University employed over 100 residents and had two campuses, an athletics program, and over 30 academic programs and certifications. Sandra and her husband decided to retire from the University and sold the University of Antelope Valley in July 2022. They felt this would be the best move for the community to bring investors with higher volumes of funds to quickly assist in making the university a local mark and a global one.

    Sandra has become a focal business leader in the Antelope Valley, earning the 2009 City of Lancaster’s Citizen of the Year Award, recognized jointly with Marco Johnson — her husband and co-founder of the university. In 2012, she obtained strong community support in her successful run for a seat on the Lancaster City Council. She recently addressed a Congressional Woman’s Conference on entrepreneurial fundamentals. She attributes her success to putting vision before profit. Sandra and Marco continually give back to the Antelope Valley community, supporting local charity and family shelter organizations, hosting community outreach events at the University, and assisting local entrepreneurs with guidance and support.

    Sandra obtained a Master’s in Education with a Specialization in Curriculum Development and Outcomes Assessment and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, both from Aspen University.


    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
    Mirasee
    Sandra’s website: AAGTeam.org

    Credits:
    Co-Producers: Cassandra Topperwien and Geoff Govertsen
    Supervising Producer: Cynthia Lamb
    Assembled by: Michi Lantz
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION


    Track Title: Quema Quema
    Artist Name: Neon Beach
    Writer Name: Aaron Sprinkle
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:
    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: Breaking Chains and Building Dreams (Sandra Johnson) coming soon.

  • Welcome to Making It! This weekly show explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    Marco Johnson is a former NFL player, former Los Angeles firefighter and paramedic, co-founder of The University of Antelope Valley, and co-founder of Accreditation Advisors Group.

    “After my wife and I were grinding away, we kind of took a step back and said, ‘Hey, this is an opportunity for us to establish our community’s own traditional, regionally accredited university.’”— Marco Johnson

    Marco Johnson is the owner and co-founder (with his wife, Sandra) of Accreditation Advisors Group, an education advisory firm.

    Johnson’s road to entrepreneurship was a winding one. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and marketing at the University of Hawaii, where he was a star wide receiver for the university team. After graduation, the Houston Oilers (now the Tennessee Titans) drafted Johnson in the 10th round of the 1988 NFL draft. He played two seasons on special teams for the Oilers and the Los Angeles Rams before trading his football for a fire hose.

    Johnson witnessed hundreds of unnecessary civilian casualties throughout his career due to a lack of civilian cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first-aid training. The most disturbing event for him occurred on Christmas Eve, 1996. Johnson and his colleagues were battling a raging blaze in Los Angeles; a single mother and her three children were trapped inside a burning apartment building. While firefighters successfully rescued the family from the inferno, two children suffered respiratory failure and died before firefighters or emergency personnel could save them. The third child died in the rescue unit.

    Johnson believes that if onlookers and passers-by had been trained in the most basic CPR and emergency assistance methods, one or perhaps all of the children would have survived. This tragic event prompted him and his wife to start a CPR school, initially as a side business.

    That school grew to become the nationally accredited University of Antelope Valley. The university graduates more than 1,000 students a year, with programs ranging from master’s-level degrees to career-specific certificates. The university employs more than 100 people and has two campuses, an athletics program, and more than 30 academic programs and certifications. Marco and his wife decided to retire from the university and sold it in July 2022. They felt that the best move for the community was to bring investors with higher volumes of funds.

    Marco is a recognized business leader in the Antelope Valley, earning the 2009 City of Lancaster’s Citizen of the Year Award. He and Sandra continually give back to the Antelope Valley community, supporting local charity and family shelter organizations, hosting community outreach events, and assisting local entrepreneurs with guidance and support.

    Marco is the father of two wonderful children, Devion and Tiffany. He obtained a Master's in Education from the University of Hawaii.


    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
    Mirasee
    Marco’s website: AAGTeam.org

    For show notes, visit Saving Lives and Sharing Knowledge (Marco Johnson)

    Credits:
    Co-Producers: Cassandra Topperwien and Geoff Govertsen
    Supervising Producer: Cynthia Lamb
    Assembled by: Andrew Chapman
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION


    Track Title: Tales from the Past
    Artist Name: Adam Saban
    Writer Name: Medhat Hanbali
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION


    Special effects credits:
    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: Saving Lives and Sharing Knowledge (Marco Johnson).


    ~~~~~

  • Welcome to Making It! This weekly show explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

    Tanya Alvarez is the founder of OwnersUP, a highly select community of small business owners who want to optimize their business for profit and impact.

    “Early on, in my twenties, making it seemed a little different. I was chasing metrics that now, looking back, were ‘egometrics.’” — Tanya Alvarez


    Starting out at age 25, Tanya Alvarez self-funded her first New York ad agency, using credit cards, and achieved zero to one million in revenue in the first year.

    Along the way, she traveled to 42 countries and completed the Boston and NYC Marathons plus a Half Ironman, all while battling a rare brittle-bone condition.

    Tanya’s story is one of the classic underdog, and she's on a mission to help you own your life, not just your business.

    Through OwnersUP, Tanya aims to empower you to win at work without losing at home, utilizing facilitated accountability sprints to scale your business sanely and enable you to live your ideal life now.

    Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
    Mirasee
    Tanya’s website: OwnersUP.com

    For show notes, visit Letting Go of “Egometrics” (Tanya Alvarez)

    Credits:
    Producers: Cassandra Topperwein, Geoff Govertsen, and Michi Lantz
    Supervising Producer: Cynthia Lamb
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
    Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
    Writer Name: Scott Roush
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

    Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

    Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION


    Track Title: Dragonfly
    Artist Name: Kurtis Parks
    Writer Name: Kurtis Parks
    Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:
    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: Letting Go of “Egometrics” (Tanya Alvarez) coming soon.


    ~~~~~